Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 21V-145 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-145 covers 309 Forest River vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V145000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12 vehicles were listed as unreachable.